Bachpan Play School unveils SPROUT, India’s first curriculum aligned with NEP 2020
Bachpan Play School, a leading name in early childhood education, has launched India’s first curriculum fully aligned with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 and the National Curriculum Framework for the Foundation Stage (NCF-FS) 2022. Launched in over 1200 branches across the country, SPORUT stands as the strongest preschool curriculum on the market today, developed after 35,000 hours of intensive research, setting a new benchmark in the field of early education.
For the past two decades, Bachpan Play School has been synonymous with quality preschool education, creating a legacy of holistic growth and development for young students. With SPROUT, Bachpan aims to address the gap in India’s early childhood education (ECE) system by providing a curriculum that combines basic education with experiential learning and parental involvement, as envisioned in NEP 2020. The inclusion of “Panchakosha Vikas” is also strengthening. Bachpan’s dedication to nurturing children at all levels, including physical, emotional, intellectual, social, and spiritual development.
Ajay Gupta, Founder and CEO of Bachpan Play School, said, “For years, the need for project-based learning (PBL) and how to develop creativity has been recognized but little done. SPROUT is an initiative that leads to a transformative educational experience that will impact students, parents and teachers alike. “
What makes SPROUT unique is its 7-layered support system, a comprehensive framework built on insights from leading child psychologists and educators around the world. This program is designed not only to raise children’s learning experience but also to support parents and teachers with valuable resources.
Key features of SPROUT include technologically advanced learning tools such as Talking Books and Talking Pen (combined to work as a 24/7 personal tutor to give children the freedom to learn anytime, anywhere), Smart Classrooms (using animations and visuals to facilitate fun learning ), Robotime (which gives kids a head start by introducing them to the basics of STEM education), and the Bachpan 360° Support App (which provides kids with e-books, worksheets, and 500+ hours of digital education content for daily home-based learning , which comes with many features to keep parents fully involved).
Emphasizing activity-based learning, SPROUT also includes an array of DIY activities designed to spark children’s curiosity and facilitate project-based learning. Widely known as SILK (SPROUT Integrated Learning Kit), these activities encourage family involvement in children’s all-round development, ensuring that education is a shared journey. Additionally, the curriculum includes Montessori tools, Vision Rooms, and age-appropriate competitions to promote tactile, sensory-rich learning, and student engagement experiences.
To support teachers in making learning interactive, SPROUT also offers a range of materials from lesson plans to brainstorming rooms and character masks, ensuring diverse, dynamic interactions in the classroom.
Aligned with NEP 2020 and NCF-FS 2022, SPROUT emphasizes the cognitive, social, physical, and language development of children during their formative years, when approximately 90% of brain development occurs. Its “Panchakosha Vikas” approach aims to instill in them a lifelong love of learning, encourage parents to be active partners in their children’s educational journey and empower teachers with valuable resources.
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